BIG Christmas post

We had such a great time with our family at Christmas. Zach's schedule worked perfectly so we were able to see both of our families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I LOVED that!

Santa came to Mimi and Mony's house this year since we were there on Christmas. Kinley got quite a few books. She sat and looked at each one so sweetly. I wanted to take a picture to remember that because I can envision her tearing through her gifts in 3 minutes by next year like most kids do.

This is her new toddler Bible that she loves. The only problem (if you can really call it that) is that she wants to read every story, every time we read it. So you have to have quite a length of time to sit and read.

I'm embarrassed to say that and I know I will regret it when she doesn't want me to read to her anymore :(

 New puzzles

Christmas morning, can you tell we're all still sleepy?!

Aquadoodle! What a great invention!!

It has been a tradition in our family to read the Christmas story before opening gifts and I'm so glad it has continued!

Mimi's baking partner got a new apron

On my mom's side of the family it has been 19 years since we had a baby to entertain us. Kinley has filled in those shoes quite nicely. She gave a performance of 20+ songs and LOVED everyone cheering for her.

Not sure what song this was, but most of her songs have lots of motions...and if not motions she runs in a circle while she sings.

I'm really going to be sad when this happens and I know it's coming soon, but for about 28 Christmas' all of my cousins have been together on Christmas. I love so much that we can all be together, but we are starting families of our own and with that comes new traditions, work schedules, and traveling, etc.

Glad we got to be together this year with my sweet MawMaw

After spending 5 days in south AR, we headed to Texas to see Zach's family. First stop was to see his grandparents. Kinley was more interested in what she could find in Mamaw's house that she shouldn't touch than taking pictures.

Next stop, Mammy and Pop's house.

Cousin Kylie and Kinley had the best time together. Kinley thought she was such a big girl getting to play with her. 

Two peas in a pod...Zach and Mason have touched, shaken, and counted every present under the tree.

Freeze cousins, plus Zach...not sure how that happened or why we didn't tell Zach to get out of the pic. Oh well. Still cute!

Kinley is getting everyone lined out

Kinley got a veterinarian kit. Must have been a sick puppy because it took 3 vets!



What a fun Christmas!

After traveling for 10 days we made it back home and are trying to get back into our routine.

While it's on my mind, here are a few of the latest Kinley funnies:

"I'm SOOO proud of you"

"Daddy's been a good boy, I'm going to give him a BIIIIG hug"

"good thinkin, Momma"